Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. Share your story.

Donna Wagner, 1996

office assistant

Donna is an administrative assistant for the Selinsgrove Area School District, where she received the district's 2018 Making a Difference Award. She resides in Selinsgrove.

Karole (Hockenbroch) Burris, 1997

nursing

Karole is the administrator for the Sentara Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Center, where she oversees business and clinical operations. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Penn College in 2015 and holds the Certified Nurse Operating Room credential. She resides in Virginia Beach, Va.

Brian McDowell, 2007

civil engineering technology

Brian is a project manager/estimator for Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. He resides in Lanse.

Kimberly

Kimberly Filko, 2014

graphic design

Kimberly is a graphic designer for Blackboard Inc., where she designs websites for K-12 school districts. She resides in Davenport, Fla.

Yvonne "Abby" (Walk) Bryant, 1972

mechanical drafting

Abby is an engineering specialist for Pinellas County Utilities. She designs water, sewer, reclaimed water and solid waste infrastructure and facilities. She resides in Spring Hill, Fla.

Andrew Lackman, 2006

residential construction technology and management

Andrew is a senior estimator for Russell and Russell Construction. He oversees the pre-construction department. He resides in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Richard Ashworth, 1967

auto body repair and refinishing

Richard retired from Columbia-Greene Community College, where was an assistant professor of automotive technology. He is a an ASE master automotive technician, an ASE advanced level specialist and is ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling Certified. He resides in Cobleskill, N.Y.

James Connolly, 2017

physician assistant

James is an orthopedic physician assistant for Geisinger. He resides in South Williamsport.

Stanley

Stanley Miller, 1966

architectural technology

Stanley is the principal of Stanley P. Miller Architect. In 1973, he graduated from Boston Architectural Center and received his Massachusetts architect license. He operated a private practice in Massachusetts from 1975 to 1991 and in Florida from 1991 to present. He resides Boca Raton, Fla.

Ethan

Ethan Kline, 2015

electronics and computer engineering technology: robotics and automation

Ethan is a technician assistant for SurePower in Ridley Park. He resides in Aston.

Joseph Metcalf, 1968

welding

Joseph is retired and resides in Shinglehouse.

Mary

Mary (Cervinsky) Buttorff, 1967

liberal arts

Mary is retired and resides in Williamsport.

Harry Wells, 1967

heavy construction equipment operation

Harry is managing vice president for American Equipment LLC, Villager Construction Inc., where he manages a $20 million fleet. He previously worked for 34 years at Syracuse Supply Co., the Caterpillar dealer in Rochester, N.Y. He resides in Victor, N.Y.

Anthony Vasura, 2011

residential construction technology and management: building construction technology

Anthony is an estimator for Premier Construction Group Inc. He resides in Pottsville.

Stephanie (Crimbly) Hoke, 1985

dental hygiene

Stephanie is a dental hygienist for Smiles on Trindle Dental Care. She resides in Mechanicsburg.

Terry Hunter, 1985

retail management

Terry is a habilitation staff member for Hope Enterprises, where he provides support for individuals with disabilities and is a two-time employee of the month. He resides in Turbotville.

Lyndsey (Smith) Diehl, 2013

health information management

Lyndsey is manager of trauma data quality for Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, where she ensures quality data is being collected at Pennsylvania trauma centers and then submitted to the state's central trauma registry. She resides in Dillsburg.

Van

Van Johnson, 1973

liberal arts

Van retired from the West Branch School District as a counselor and teacher. He remains involved in education as a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees and a school volunteer and substitute. He's also a regular volunteer at Penn College events and is the 2016 recipient of the Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award. He holds a Master of Education in elementary guidance/counseling, a Master of Education in elementary education, a certification in special education, and a Bachelor of Science in education. He resides in Curwensville.

Peter Cassarly, 2011

residential construction technology and management

Peter is a project manager for Contract Hardware & Supply Inc. He resides in Altoona.

Tammy Martelle, 1986

accounting

Tammy is a paraeducator for the School District of Lancaster. She was named employee of the year for the Penn Manor School District in 2013. She resides in Conestoga.

Karen Krum, 1997

business management

Karen is an accountant for PMF Industries. She resides in Muncy.

Katelyn

Katelyn (Ciavardini) Romano, 2012

culinary arts and systems

Katelyn married Marco Romano, 2011 (culinary arts and systems) in May 2016. She is executive chef for Parkhurst Dining Services at Bucknell University. They reside in Washingtonville.

Jacob Guiher, 2017

heavy construction equipment technology: technician and diesel technology

Jacob is an equipment technician for Ascendum Machinery. He resides in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Victoria (Albarano) Blucher, 1999

nursing

Victoria is a nurse practitioner for the Baltimore Sleep & Wellness Center. She resides in Joppa, Md.

Floyd Springman, 2009

applied technical studies: construction

Floyd is a controls technician for Northwind Technical Services. Six years after graduating, he attended a technical school and is again continuing his education at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. He resides in Sabetha, Kan.

Margaret Harvey, 2015

physician assistant

Margaret is a physician assistant for Internists of Central Pa. She married Steven Thorne in May 2017. They reside in Mechanicsburg.

Rebecca Mazurik, 2003

applied human services

Rebecca is a school psychologist for Parma City Schools. She graduated from Bucknell University in 2009 with a Master of Science in Education specializing in school psychology. She resides in Willoughby, Ohio.

Dennis Stull, 1971

automotive technology

Dennis is a master technician and shop foreman for Island Chrysler. He holds master's certifications from ASE and Chrysler. He resides in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Mary (Caramadre) Graham, 1990

dental hygiene

Mary is a dental hygienist for Zug Family Dentistry. She and husband, Jim, 1990 (graphic arts), reside in Manheim.

Diane Russell, 2014

nursing

Diane is a training program performance improvement coordinator for Geisinger Health System, ensuring compliance with guidelines for trauma accreditation. She is a certified emergency nurse and trauma certified registered nurse. She resides in Muncy.

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